Author Archive: DTM Legal
An Employers Guide to National Apprenticeship Week
Background Although figures show unemployment is at a 10 year low, the government is attempting to address questions about UK productivity and the ‘skills emergency’ that faces many UK businesses by pledging to create in excess three million more apprenticeships … Read more…
Things to consider before converting to academy status
In the second of our series of blogs we look at some of the pre-conversion matters that should be considered before a school converts to an Academy. Whilst the process of converting to an Academy is becoming more common and … Read more…
The Register of People with Significant Control
In a continued effort to tackle economic crime and increase corporate transparency, the UK Government has made important updates to the rules around the Register of People with Significant Control (PSC). Originally introduced under the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment … Read more…
Supplemental Stamp Duty Land Tax
The Autumn Budget 2015 brought with it another change to the tax payable on property purchases. This time George Osbourne revealed his proposals to increase the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) paid on the purchase of second properties in an … Read more…
Your A B C of Academy Conversion
In the current political climate the conversion by schools to Academy status is a matter that every school and its governing body must consider. Whether the school or its governing body are in favour of conversion it is a process … Read more…
How to Avoid a Contractual Own Goal
Another January transfer window has passed and the media speculation about who is going where has settled down until the summer. In comparison to previous years, January 2016 did not see too many well-documented ‘massive signings’ but once again teams … Read more…
World Cancer Day: Advice for employers
Cancer death rates in the UK may have fallen by almost 10 per cent in the last decade, but the number of cases is still going up. Given that so many of us are likely to be impacted by cancer … Read more…
How to Deal with Personal Messaging At Work
Should employees only have eyes for work during working hours? Online communications have become an extension of us. During working hours many employees will have access to social media, messaging and other forms of communication as we aim to better … Read more…
Hoteliers: are your guests at risk?
The Sentencing Council recently published definitive guidelines on health and safety and food safety hygiene offences which will see a significant increase in the level of fines which can be imposed by the courts. The guidelines, which come into force … Read more…
How to deal with difficult team members
Difficult personalities exist in all walks of life, and while it’s often possible to avoid confrontation, this luxury doesn’t exist when you’re leading a team. As a manager, it’s your responsibility to work collaboratively with all team members — including … Read more…
North West Trio Team Up To Launch New Hospitality Association
North West restaurateurs and hoteliers are being invited to join a new association aimed at supporting businesses in the hospitality industry. Please follow the LinkedIn group and Twitter @NAHRAC_UK for all the latest news and updates including event information. The National Association … Read more…
DTM Represents Three of Super Seven creating jobs in North Wales in 2016
DTM Legal act on behalf of three of the ‘Super seven’ companies creating jobs in North Wales in 2016 and are proud to work with such dynamic, thriving businesses as identified in the below article in the region’s leading newspaper, … Read more…
New Year Resolutions – Time To Take Stock And Review
Regardless of whether you think resolutions are made to be broken, the New Year is a good time to reflect and take positive, proactive steps for the months ahead. Here are a few resolutions which we hope will inspire you … Read more…
DTM Legal Celebrate Bumper Year
DTM Legal is celebrating after enjoying a record-breaking, bumper year for the business, with over 200 new client wins. The firm, which serves a corporate base across the North West, North Wales and beyond, works with clients from the manufacturing, healthcare, property, … Read more…
Important things to consider when hiring
No matter the nature of your business, a key part of any company’s success is having quality employees to help run the company and facilitate its growth. Finding the right employees can be a taxing challenge and often more difficult … Read more…
Choosing the Right Business Partner
Business owners with ambitions to grow their business should always be open to the possibility of taking on a business partner. The advantages of bringing in a new business partner are numerous and include greater the opportunity for new personnel … Read more…
